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Car won't start, please help!

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Old 11-01-2010, 02:19 PM
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Last night I tried to start my 91 civic and nothing happened. Assuming the battery was dead I tried to jump it. Still nothing. So that led me to the next thing. The starter. Today I took it off and took it up to auto zone to get it tested and they said everything passed and it was in good working order. I replaced the ignition switch and still nothing. the starter doesnt even click when you turn the key. Any help is appreciated I really need to get this running again.
 
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Old 11-01-2010, 05:26 PM
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Do the dash warning lights turn on when the key is in ON(II)? Do the headlights work? Does anything electrical work? If not, have the battery tested. Replace if it's dead.
 
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Old 11-01-2010, 05:36 PM
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Main relay or main fuse???
 
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Old 11-01-2010, 07:26 PM
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Everything works except it doesn't click or turnover. I've been told to check the relays and fuses. I will tomorrow. Also will be replacing the battery cables. Kinda corroded. Where is the main relay located? In the engine compartment fuse box or in the car?
 
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Old 11-01-2010, 07:29 PM
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Check whether the rubber stopper that presses on the safety starter switch is broken or has fallen out.

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Old 11-01-2010, 08:24 PM
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That's on the clutch correct?
 
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Old 11-01-2010, 08:25 PM
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Yes, the top of the clutch pedal.
 
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Old 11-02-2010, 06:34 PM
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Thank you so much. (: She's running again. That diagram helped me tremendously.
 
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